The Flavia de Luce series just gets better and better, as we get a bigger and bigger look at Flavia and her family – and the folks in Bishop Lacey. A Red Herring Without Mustard gave us a better look at the soft spots Flavia hides behind chemistry and her sarcastic wit. I like the direction we’re heading here. Less caricature, more real character – without sacrificing plot or boring us to tears. Nicely done. Very nicely done.